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By Iain McCartney, the author of Duncan Edwards: The Full Report As he pedalled down Warwick Road he acknowledged those who spoke or shouted out to him. Turning onto the Old Trafford forecourt, he free-wheeled down towards his usual spot, a short pass from where the Munich clock stands today. Fumbling in his jacket pocket, [...]

Contribution by Jack Rawlinson This close season has been no different to any before; several actual comings and goings, and a whole host of potential changes to our title winning squad. With transfers in mind, instead of listing a raft of players that Sir Alex could or should break the bank for this summer, let’s [...]

Contribution by Ryan Cargill In 1974 George Best played his last game for Manchester United at the age of 27, citing that he had fallen out of love with the game.  He left a timeless legacy, but it could have been so much greater. Never has a footballer had such a positive effect on society [...]

Contribution by Ryan McCann If you missed part one you can read here. 5- Cristiano Ronaldo Cristiano Ronaldo’s £12million arrival at Manchester United in 2003 raised a few eyebrows. On his debut against Bolton, he crooked a few necks as fans found it almost impossible to keep up with his majestic feet and trickery. On [...]

Contribution by Ryan McCann Manchester United Football Club’s trophy cabinet is enriched with glorious memories of past successes and triumphs. Since the club was formed as Newton Heath in 1878, countless players have bore the infamous red jersey in the Theatre of Dreams, capturing the hearts and imaginations of adoring fans all over the world. [...]

Contribution by Matt Dodd Throughout Bryan Robson’s career, he was a committed, talented, strong midfielder who would never shirk from a tackle. Now ‘Captain Marvel’ faces his hardest challenge of all. The former Manchester United and England captain has undergone surgery in Bangkok to remove a cancerous tumour on his throat, and everyone connected with [...]

Contribution by Jordan Bailey-Smith. Many will remember Manchester United’s treble winning side of the 1998-1999 season that is still the most successful in Premier League history, and it is very easy to remember the players at the forefront of this record breaking season, big names such as Beckham, Schmeichel, Keane and who can forget Yorke [...]

By WorriedTurkey Sir Bobby Charlton was born in the village of Ashington (Northumberland) on the 11th of October 1937. Most of Bobby’s family were some way related too football. His mother Cissie was the cousin of ‘Wor Jackie’ Milburn the famous Newcastle and England centre forward, who really was a legend in those days. Bobby’s [...]

Contribution by Worried Turkey In 1988, at the age of 16, Mark Bosnich moved to England signing for Manchester United. He made his debut on 30 April 1990 in the First Division fixture against Wimbledon. During his first stint at United (three years) Bosnich made three appearances. Sir Alex had high hopes for Bosnich so [...]

By WorriedTurkey, requested by SEA forum member, deviledspam. STUART ‘PANCHO’PEARSON (DOB: June 21, 1949) Manchester United player, 1974-80 Stuart started his career with Hull City as an out and out centre forward. With luck he had a supplier in Wagstaffe, an old fashioned winger who hit the by-line and crossed the ball. He also had [...]